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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,759, 91,179 and 23,349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,759, 91,179 and 23,349.96 is: 35,040.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,759 : 91,179 = 23,349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,759/91,179 = 23,349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,759x = 91,179 × 23,349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,759x = 2,129,026,002.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,026,002.84/60,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,040.50

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